North Panola School District
School District · Sardis, Mississippi
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating North Panola School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Panola School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Panola High School
Sardis · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Panola Middle School
Como · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Hill Intermediate
Sardis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#130 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,138
+$526 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,155 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
North Panola School District ranks #130 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. North Panola School District's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Panola High School (5.4/10), North Panola Middle School (4.8/10), and Green Hill Intermediate (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Panola School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Panola School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Panola High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | North Panola Middle School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Hill Intermediate | 3.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Como Primary | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Panola School District
North Panola School District is a Sardis, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,155 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $13,138 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, North Panola School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Panola High School, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, North Panola School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 23.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Panola School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Panola School District with test data.
Schools in North Panola School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Sardis
- Total Enrollment
- 1,155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Panola School District?
North Panola School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Panola School District?
The average composite rating for North Panola School District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Panola School District?
North Panola School District spends $13,138 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Panola School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Panola School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Panola School District?
North Panola High School is the highest-rated school in North Panola School District with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in North Panola School District?
Across schools in North Panola School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Panola School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
North Panola School District has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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